CAE English in Use: Answers   (Exit)


Part 5: Register Transfer (Formal and informal grammatical patterns)


1. We'll tell you how you got on in the test in a couple of weeks.
Candidates will be informed/be notified/be advised of their results in two weeks.

2. If you're not happy with the service in the restaurant you can talk to the manager.
Should you wish to complain about our service, please contact the manager.

3. The police will be looking into the matter.
The matter is under police investigation.

4. You don't have to buy anything If you don't want to.
You are under no obligation to purchase any of our products.

5. She was a pupil at that school, as were most of her friends.
Like most of her friends, she attended that school.

6. Passengers are required to arrive at least 2 hours before departure.
We're supposed to turn up/get there 2 hours before we leave.

7. Regardless of the situation you should always wear protective glasses.
You must wear protective glasses whatever/irrespective of the situation.

8. Members of the club can be accompanied by guests.
Club members are welcome to bring along a guest if they want.


Part 5: Register Transfer (Phrasal verbs and formal equivalents)


1 Unfortunately, the meeting will have to be postponed until next week.
C put off

2 Haven't you heard? The football match has been cancelled because of bad weather.
B called off

3 She was really hurt and upset when the critics severely criticised her latest novel.
A pulled apart

4 We've had a second bathroom installed for our guests to use.
B put in

5 In my school days I was always being reprimanded by the teachers for being naughty.
C told off

6 You should confess to having broken the window before someone else gets into trouble.
C own up

7 He was badly assaulted by the gang of youths on his way home from work.
A beaten up

8 Although I like going to the gym it leaves me feeling exhausted.
B tired out

Part 5: Register Transfer (Formal and informal expressions )


1
Come on one of our holidays where you can do your own cooking.
Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a camping holiday where you can cater for yourself.

2
Don't delay! Thousands of competion prizes are up for grabs!
Thousands of prizes are available to anyone who enters the competition before the closing date.

3
When my boss spilt coffee down his new suit I just couldn't keep a straight face.
It was difficult not to laugh when my boss spilt coffee down his new suit.

4
Because of falling profits the company may have to lay people off.
The company has reported a sharp decrease in its profits. Consequently,a number of employees may lose their jobs.

5.
The approximate number of club members is 30.
There are around/about 30 club members.

6
The decision is still under consideration.
They haven't made their minds/their mind up yet.

7.
It is a requirement that all employees of the company undergo a medical examination prior to starting their employment.
You have to/need to/must have a check-up before you start work.

8.
Reports show that there is still evidence of inequality between men and women in the workplace.
A report says that men and women are not treated the same/equally/fairly at work.

 

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